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Cringely, Cars, and Networks

Boiled Frog writes: "Cringely's latest article talks about Telematics, the art of putting computers in cars. However, the more interesting part is near the end where he talks about mesh networks where every car would have a router in it. I could see this extending digital cell service and mobile network connectivity far into rural areas."

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  1. towel day by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    wanna get high?

  2. Sad news ... Stephen King dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

  3. The solution is a simple one by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Modern PCs are too complex for this. They need to be simplified.

    Anyway, here is the simplest computer around, and the interface is perfect because we are all born with it - the interface is human DRIVE. The computer works like this: I stick my pee sprout in your mom's poop chute for 1, and I stick it in her pee hole for 0.

    poop chute = 1
    pee hole = 0

    Sometimes I stick it in her mouth, but that is for parity.

    Sometimes complex operations can take a long time to complete, but that's okay! We're looking for simplicity here, not speed. And waiting for this interface isn't that bad.

    This simple computer is very susceptable to visuses. In fact, it comes pre-loaded with several.

    For review:

    poop chute = 1
    pee hole = 0

    This computer also fits into Microsoft's .Net strategy - namely, pay per use. It costs $10 per computation, or 15 minutes, whichever comes first.

    poop chute = 1
    pee hole = 0

  4. History of mobile communication by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

    +MONDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +MONDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +TUESDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +TUESDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +WEDNESDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +WEDNESDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +THURSDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +THURSDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +FRIDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +FRIDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +SATURDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: I will not suck any more dick ever again.
    +SATURDAY EVENING+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

    +SUNDAY MORNING+
    Cmdr Taco: Today is the Lord's day.
    +SUNDAY AFTERNOON+
    Cmdr Taco: *slurp* *slurp* *slurp*

  5. Ode to Cringley by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Here is my ass
    Which you may kiss.
    Take time and aim well
    You don't want to miss.

    For if you aim low
    And your lips they do fall
    Then you will find
    You'll be sucking my balls.

    If you aim high
    Despite your true heart
    Sucks to be you
    Now you're eating my fart.

  6. Clear violation of FCC regs. duh. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Weeelllll -

    my cunt is a'drippin',
    your lips are a'sippin',
    my ass is a'crappin',
    your mouth is a'lappin'

    all that comes out of an oracifce
    you eat for a main course-ifice
    poop and pee, all a'yummy
    Sitting proud inside your tummy!

    Thank you, thank you very much. I'll be here all week. Tip your waitstaff.

  7. Re:Oh great. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    hahah ha HAH hehe he Hhah HEH hehe lol *snort* godDAMN lol hahah AHHA HAHHA HAH heheha ehehe ohhh haaa yeah ho hah ROTFFLOL MAO jeZUS lol hhhAHAH stopis please! lol HAHA I'm crying LOL HAHA HAH HA HEHE HA ohmygod! lol *sniff* HAH my stomach hurts LOL haha HAHA HAHA network traffic! HA heheh haaa HAAA HAAA HEEEH HAAA HEh hha ha ha heeh ha ha

  8. Computers in cars = BAD idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic


    It just gives those niggers another reason to break into my car.

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  10. For a good time� by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Call 440-774-5373 and wait for an answer